Deadline: 19-Jun-25
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Hungary is inviting applications for its grant programme designed to support local organizations and civil society groups engaged in humanitarian efforts.
The grants are intended to complement ongoing projects that address pressing migration-related challenges, particularly those affecting refugees and vulnerable individuals in transit.
This funding opportunity seeks to strengthen the capacity of local actors—such as NGOs, local authorities, and community-based groups—by providing them with financial support to implement small-to-medium-scale projects.
Eligible initiatives include those focused on humanitarian response, integration of migrants and refugees, capacity building for local service providers, creating awareness about migrants’ rights, and fostering social cohesion within host communities.
Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they contribute to the broader humanitarian response and align with IOM Hungary’s strategic priorities.
Grant amounts typically range from USD 50,000 to USD 300,000, depending on the project’s scope and alignment with IOM objectives.
Applications must be submitted in English through the official IOM Hungary portal and adhere to the prescribed format. Each submission is reviewed carefully to assess its feasibility, sustainability, and potential impact on local stakeholders.
Successful applicants will receive funding to support their project activities over a designated implementation period.
Purpose
– To identify and empower local stakeholders by equipping them with the necessary resources to provide essential services to refugees residing in collective shelters across Hungary.
– This support is intended to bolster their capacity to address both immediate and long-term needs, with a particular emphasis on reaching highly vulnerable communities.
Areas of Focus
IOM Hungary welcomes initiatives that include – but are not limited to – the following areas:
– Social work
– Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
– Developmental work with children.
Grant Categories
-Standard Financial Grant: Applicants who require an advance payment of up to 50% of the total budget may choose this option. This option is available to recipients who pass a due diligence process.
-Simplified Financial Grant: This option allows applicants to spend the funds first and then submit certified receipts for reimbursement within an agreed threshold and timeframe.
Funding Information
The project proposal budget should be maximum 2 million HUF (Hungarian Forints).
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Be a government agency, government owned or controlled corporation, non-profit entity/foundation, non-governmental or other civil society entity (NGO/CSO), or company that meets the definition of micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME);
- Be registered in Hungary according to local regulations;
- Be committed to the core values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Framework, Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, the IOM Data Protection Principles and the Humanitarian Principles;
- It does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, disability, birth, age, or other status;
- Complete and submit the Declaration of Conformity with the application;
- Have been established at least 6 months prior to the date of the Call for Grant Applications (CGA) publication by IOM and IOM’s award decision;
- It has not been involved or charged with any proscribed practices, nor appear on the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List or on the United Nations Global Marketplace vendor ineligibility list;
- Not have any affiliations1 with IOM staff members.
Selection Criteria
- Submitted proposals should:
- Set out clear, concrete objectives that contribute directly to the goals outlined in the Call for Applications;
- Be realistic and achievable within the provided budget and project timeline;
- Highlight the applicant’s credibility and standing within their community;
- Justify the budget by demonstrating cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
For more information, visit IOM.
